It is with great sadness that we learn of Pinetop Perkins death today at the young age of 97 years. He epitomized the cover of Stephen Azzato’s book Their Love of Music, for many reasons. But it was his gaze and graceful face which made me fall in love with the image and the man’s music. Sadly I only met him once and found him just like I expected, quiet, hospitable, and full of stories. And then I saw him take to the stage and he came to life in his music. It was a great night. Now his music will live on and be what we can pass on to our kids. Rest in Peace Pinetop.